Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Muncie KinderCare
About the School
- The Muncie Management and Teaching Team is comprised of educators who have chosen Early Childhood Education as their profession.
- Each member has a heart for children, college degrees or early childhood certificates, years of experience, and the drive to creatively inspire children to grow and develop in our research based setting.
- Our center management team assures continued growth for our teachers including two Professional Development Days yearly for the entire staff.
- Inspiring teachers to continue their lifelong love for learning develops their creative teaching growth and development to filter to the children.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Muncie KinderCare. We are conveniently located near Ball State University. We strive to have the best open communication with all our families whether it is on the phone with our friendly staff or with email access. Our center has an open door policy and encourages parent interaction.
- On every given day children enter KinderCare being greeted by teachers and friends, then head to the sink to wash their hands singing "ABC's". Cleanliness and hygene are very important aspects of our day. Teachers follow rigid cleaning schedules and pride themselves on providing a clean, and safe environment. Each teachermust complete the fingerprinting and criminal backgroundscreening prior to hire. All staff have ongoingFirst Aid, CPR, StandardPrecautions, and Child Abuse Awareness training. The center Health & Safety Coordinator assures playground, building, evacuation safety. The keypad entry and high fences are a protective feature most appreciated by parents.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC, NECPA, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- Vocational Rehab (For CCDF & Vocational Rehab & NACCRRA. 10% Employee Discounts (includes infants) Ball Memorial Hospital IU Health Ball Hospital employees Ball State Employee Discount Sallie May Cosmetics Employee Discount.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Muncie KinderCare?
The application deadline for Muncie KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Muncie KinderCare is Heritage Hall Christian School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Michael Catholic School (1.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2301 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-5878
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
6401 W River Rd
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-6371
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2801 East 16th Street
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 282-9353
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 57 students
Church of Christ
2625 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 649-0123
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Catholic
820 W Madison St
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4459
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
6401 W River Rd
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-6371
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 57 students
Church of Christ
2625 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 649-0123
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
432 W 300 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 643-7884
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2025 Hillcrest Drive
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 644-7773
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
2025 Hillcrest Drive
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 644-7774
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2301 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-5878
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
6401 W River Rd
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-6371
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2801 East 16th Street
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 282-9353
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 57 students
Church of Christ
2625 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 649-0123
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Catholic
820 W Madison St
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4459
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2301 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-5878
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
6401 W River Rd
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-6371
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2801 East 16th Street
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 282-9353
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 57 students
Church of Christ
2625 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 649-0123
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Catholic
820 W Madison St
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4459
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